| Wanted suspect: Halimmah Thamando Mnyobisi arrested | |
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| Date Published: | 2024/11/27 |
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Media Statement BOTSHABELO - The 38-year-old Halimmah Thamando Mnyobisi who was on the run after the murder of her husband in Botshabelo, has been arrested. On Friday 15 September 2023, police in Botshabelo received information from the local hospital about a complaint of murder. A patrol vehicle was dispatched to the hospital and on arrival, a report was given that the 35-year-old male Fezile Mnyobisi was brought to the hospital by his wife in a private vehicle and was declared dead on arrival. Preliminary investigations started and it was determined that the victim had more than 30 stab wounds in the torso. The deceased was a teacher at Refihlile Primary School in C-Section. Police initially opened a case of robbery and murder at Botshabelo Police Station for further investigation. After intense investigation by the Provincial Commissioner's Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management Investigative Psychology Section, three suspects were arrested after warrants of their arrests were issued. Vusumuzi Daniel Nqele (43) and Moeketsi Innocent Manko (35) were arrested on Friday 8 November 2024 for murder and conspiracy to murder. Further investigations led to the arrest of the brother-in-law of the deceased, Abdool Thamando (35) who was in Johannesburg at the time of his arrest. It was initially stated that the wanted suspect Halimmah Thamando Mnyobisi (38), who was on the run was driving a black Mazda CX-5 with unknown registration numbers. Investigators discovered that she was now traveling in a white BMW vehicle. On 26 November 2024 at about 16:00, the team followed information that led them to an accommodation complex in Sandton, Gauteng Province. While there, they found the 38-year-old hiding at one of the luxury units staying with her alleged boyfriend. Investigations are continuing to establish the whereabouts of the black Mazda CX-5.
The suspect will appear in the Botshabelo Magistrate Court on 28 November 2024. She will then join the other three who are still in custody and are to appear in court on 3 December 2024 for formal bail application.
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